President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Aug. 26 to address what the administration described as an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the U.S. bulk-power system, according to Executive Order 14420. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing risks from foreign-produced electrical equipment, software, and digital capabilities. [1]
The action restricts certain transactions involving such equipment, targeting risks of sabotage, unauthorized access, and disruption to high-voltage infrastructure. The bulk-power system supports electricity delivery to critical infrastructure, emergency services, and defense operations, officials said. [2]
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